Senate adopts reso commending Pinoy boxing champ Tapales  

 
The Senate has adopted a resolution, commending and congratulating Marlon Tapales for winning the World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation’s (IBF) World Super Bantamweight titles.
 
“Tapales' triumphant feat is only befitting to be given due distinction for he has brought pride and honor to his fellow countrymen and had served as an inspiration to all Filipino athletes,” said Sen. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, who sponsored Senate Resolution No. 60 which was adopted unanimously by the Senate on Wednesday, May 10.
 
“He (Tapales) has proven himself to be an excellent athlete and his performance in the ring has left his opponent in awe. Marlon you have made your mark in the world of boxing and your achievement is a source of pride and honor for your family, friends, and your country,” Go said in his sponsorship speech.
 
Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, said Tapales’ success now serves as an inspiration to all aspiring Filipino athletes. 
 
“Your commitment to your goal is an example which can be achieved through hard work and dedication. Your achievement is not just a victory to you but for all of us who have supported you along the way,” he added.
 
Tapales won a split decision over his Uzbek opponent at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas to become the WBA and IBF World Super Bantamweight Champion.
 
He also exhibited an impressive performance by outboxing the previously unbeaten Murodjon Akhmadaliev to secure victory and claim the world title in a higher weight division. 
 
The two judges scored the bout in favor of the Mindanaoan boxer, 115-113 improving his boxing record of 37 victories against three defeats and zero draws.
 
Fourteen (14) years and eight (8) months into his professional boxing career, Tapales has fought 40 times with 37 wins and three losses. As of May 2023, his boxing record stands at 37-3.